Chicken Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 cup white onion diced (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed into bite size pieces
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 10 ½ cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the oil over low to medium heat. Then add the onion, chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the onions are translucent and the chicken is browned. The chicken doesn’t need to be cooked through. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 cup white onion, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the cream of chicken soup, rice, and 2 ½ cups of chicken broth. More broth can be added later if needed to add moisture to the dish. Stir, and bring the ingredients to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cover. Allow the ingredients to cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken is done.10 ½ cream of chicken soup, 1 cup long grain white rice
- Remove from heat, uncover and add the broccoli and half the cheese. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on the top cover for an additional 5 minutes.2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Serve hot and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1 cup.
- The chicken rice and broccoli can be stored in your fridge, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
525
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
105
mg
35
%
Sodium
1262
mg
53
%
Potassium
746
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
46
g
15
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
611
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
262
mg
26
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
